What term is used in the The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , fourth edition revised by the American Psychiatric Association?
A)Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
B)Minimal brain dysfunction
C)Childhood hyperkinetic syndrome
D)Learning disabilities
E)Central processing dysfunction

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) by the American Psychiatric Association uses the term "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" (ADHD) to describe a psychiatric condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. The other terms listed have been used historically or in different contexts but are not the preferred terminology in the DSM-IV-TR for this condition.

What Term Is Used in the The Diagnostic and Statistical